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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Art OF Sshsol Government.

In school of hundred boys at least
ninety are usually so well disposed that
they give little wearing trouble to a
faithful and intelligent teacher. The dis
tress and exhaustion are caused by the
remaining ten, some Of whom are stupid,
others careless, others merely nervous and
restless and, perhaps, two or three really
depraved.
The art of governing school consists
chiefly in knowing what to do with the
lower ten, and it is just that part of the
art which is least capable Of being COM
municated. Every boy is a new case,
requiring special study and peculiar treat
ment. Yet it is the ninety good boys
who can most readily influence the
others. Not long ago four or five of the
lower ten were engaged in the mean sport
of making fun of poor old woman who
lost her mind many years ago by the sud-
den loss of her children. She was a
harmless, good creature, who went about
chattering words without meaning, and
these thoughtless. cruel boys were pulling
her dress and laughing at her.
One of the upper ninety came along.
He did nothing violent, nor did he indulge
in indignant speech. He merely said:
"Fellows, it is mean to treat this old
woman So" That was all, and it was
enough. They desisted, and the poor
woman went her way in peace.
When the ninety act in that manner
throughout, the ten will not kill their
teachers, and they themselves will prob
ably escape hanging. The worst boy
dare not face the public opinion of his
school, if it is expressed so that he knows
what it is.- Youths Companion.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Child Labor in tho Coal REGIONS.

The miners boys and girls have no
childhood. Hundreds Of children, from
z to Is years of age, are at work at the
hard coal mines slate picking, and the
soft coal mines coke trimming and mule
driving. Hard, drudging toll is the lot
of these little ones, all day long, in the
dust and CRIME Of the picking shed, win
ter and summer. What wonder that the
majority Of graves in the miners ceme-
terry are short ones. A stunted, defraud-
ed childhood, siskly and infirm youth,
and manhood old and decrepid before
its time; this is not an uncommon expe-
rience among these coal workers. 1t is
true that there is a law forbidding the
employment of young children in col
lieries on the statute book, but the evi-
dence is convincing that it is very rarely
enforced. The poverty Of the parents
and the indifference Of the employers
stand in the way. As late as 1883 there
was no compulsory school law in Penn
sylvania, and if there be now it Is, like
the law referred to above, almost never
enforced in the coal regions. When
work is slack the miner sends his boys to
school, where they get all the education
they ever have. At other times they, a.
well as their father, must work.-George
A. Denison in Work and Wages.
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Tho Arab ~ . Horseman.

The Arab looks very well on horseback,
though he might not altogether suit the
taste of the shires. His saddle is generally
red, packed before and behind, and
placed upon several colored felt saddle
cloths; the stirrup broadens out so as to
give wide space for the foot to rest on;
It is pointed at the corners, thereby en-
abling the rider to tear the horses ribs,
even without the aid Of pointed stick or
steel spear-lke spur which he often
pushes between his slipper and the stirrup
side. The Arab soldier, with his white
burnous futtering behind him, his high
red saddle and saddle cloths, mis- knees
high and body bent forward, with his
long silver mounted gun fourishing in
the air, looks, as he gallops forward in .
cloud Of dust, the very embodiment Of
the picturesque, exultant war spirit OF
past ages, not sobered down by scientific
formulas for murder, but free to carry
out his own bloodthirsty purposes with
as much swagger and ostentation as pos
sible. As horseman, believe the Arab
to have an excellent seat, but an execrable
hand; he loves to keep his beast 9 head
high in the air, and SO he carelessly jog
giles at the bit, upon which he alway1
rides, until one wonders how the wretched
brute can put his feet safely down; yet b
does, somehow cornhill Magazine.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
REVIEW OF A WEEK.
Town and Township Correspondent
Make Their Regular Weekly Report
to the Large Circle of Advocate
Readers.

EDEN.
From the Echo.
The Harlan House at Canton, is one
of the best hostelries in the northwest.
The addition built on last fall by Mr..
Gale gives plenty of room, and the genial
landlord, G. NJ. Seeley, has furnished the
rooms in elegant style, and looks we'll
after the comfort and convenience of his
guests. Anyone stopping at the Harlan
will be we'll satisfied with their treatment,
and as for the provisions chickens, fish,
veal and the various delicacies gotten up
by skill are any temptation, king or
even Grover I would be glad to sit down
to their tables, which are always loaded
except when the various editors and travel
ing men leave the table.
Bradley & Clement have had a neat
sidewalk put down in front of their store
property and arc now having an awning
put on the front of their store. Al Quint
is the artist and is doing good job.
LINCOLN.
John Ridge will build new house this
spring.
Mr.. Haines will build on the school
section this spring.
George Skinner has treated his house
to new coat of paint.
John Convert started for Faulk county
last Wednesday.
George Clay, who was badly kicked by
colt recently, is around again.
Uncle Trait Damn will start for Wiscon-
sin next week to spend the summer.
LENNOX.
From the Independent.
Geo. McClung closed out his restau-
rant in this place last week, and on Snn-
day departed with his family for greener
fields He is now located at Armour, in
Douglas county Mr. and Mrs. McClung
have won many friedds while in Lennox,
who wish them prosperity in their new
home.
Vessel Heeren shot pelican the other
day north of town that measured ninety
nine inches from tip to tip of wings. This
bird was quite curiosity to those who
saw it. A. A. Freseman purchased the
"critter' and has placed it in the hands
of taxidermist.
Two "kid' tramps were elected from
the west bound freight at this place last
Monday. They were apparently twelve
years old, and were accompanied by vio-
lin and several pairs of boots. Neither
one of them could play on the former or
wear the latter. They departed Parker
ward, both in possession of a tie pass.
1t is a positive fact that if Lennox con-
tinues to plant as many trees in the future
as have been planted this year, it will
soon become noted for its shaded ave-
nues.
The Parker artesian we'll has come to
standstill, whether on account of lack of
funds or otherwise deponent saith not.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Nineteen states have natural gas.
Customs in Holland.

They have some very foolish customs
in Holland, such as that, for instance,
which compels lady, whether alone or
accompanied by other ladies, to avoid
passing club house or other place Of
rendezvous for gentlemen. If a lady
must needs enter a confectionery store,
library, or other place where men natur-
ally go, and finds gentleman or two
there, she feels compelled to retire as pre-
cipitately as if she had seen case Of
smallpox. The men know this, but un-
less they have finished their business they
will not retire. The lady retreats in the
most undignified manner, and the human
bear finishes L;s book or his chocolate,
even though the lady is at the door wait
ing for him to leave.-Home Journal.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Mineral Wax for Ties.

On the Transcaspian railroad in Russia,
it is claimed that a saving of $500 per
mile is effected by the use of mineral
wax, Or ozokerite, for ties. When puri
fed, melted and mixed with limestone
and gravel, the ozokerite, which is abun-
dant IN the vicinity Of the railroad, pro-
duces a very good asphalt. This is
pressed into shape in boxes, and gives ties
which retain their form and hardness
even in the hottest weather. - New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Memorial Day.

The commander Of the department of
Dakota, Grand Army ofthe Republic, has
issued the following circular regarding
the observance of Memorial day:
Headquarters Department of Dakota,
Grand Army OF the Republic, Fargo,
Dakota, April 20, 1SS7.--
Circular No. |.
The order of our late commander, Gen
John A. Logan, setting apart the 3Oth
day of May as the day for oyincing our
devotion In the decoration of the graves
of Our nations defenders, has become SO
universally accepted that every comrade
and citizen now feel it to be duty to re-
gard it. Let us show by our acts that
devotion and love for our fallen heroes,
so sublimely expressed in the following
beautiful lines:
Cover them over with beautiful flowers;
Deck them with garlands, these brothers of ours !;
Lying SO silent, by night and by day,
Sleeping the years of manhood away;
Years they had marked for the joy of the brave,
Years they must waste in the sloth Of the grave
All the bright laurels they fought 10 make bloom
Fell to the earth when they went to the tomb,
Give them the need they have in the past !;
Give them the hOnors their merits forecast;
Give them the chaplets they won in the strife;
Give them he laurels they lost with their life.
Cover them yes, cover them over
Parent and husband, and brother and lover;
Crown in your heart these dead heroes of ours,
And cover them with beautiful howers.''
Agreeable to general orders No. II,
from national headquarters, herewith en-
closed, which in memory of our univer
sally mourned late commander. General
Logan, it seems but fitting to repeat his
order, and it is hoped by the department
commander that such ceremonies will be
inaugurated by the various posts Of this
department as may seem proper and i'm
presslve on this occasion.
The arrangements for the performance
of this duty are lett to the post command
er, who is responsible for its fulfllment
in the most proper way. In devotional
reverence for the dead, and love for the
living, let these services be performed, III
memory Of that sainted hero whose noble
spirit breathcd the thought Of this beautl-
full exercise. HARRISON ALLEN,
Commander of DEPARTMENT,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
IN THE EVENING.

dered some fine selections. which were
heartily responded to.
IN THE EVENING.
At 7:3O a squad OF about fifteen Patri
archs Militant, from Canton Veriats No
! 2, Sioux Falls, gave fancy drill exhibi
bition in the square, during which the
Sioux Falls band furnished music. The
city was brilliantly illuminated, which har-
monized greatly with the bands of music
and the evening drill.
The ball in the evening at Bedford
Hall was the grand finale of the event
full day, and to say this was a brilliant
success would be putting it mild.
Over one hundred couples nimbly
scraped the polished floor to classic music
furnished by the Sioux Falls orchestra.
Every danced and was merry. The
hall fairly teemed with elegantly dressed
ladies and gallant gentlemen, and midst
the throng hashy uniforms could be seen.
NOTES OF THE DAY.
The inevitable cane takir was getting
in his work on the court house corner.
a crowd fingered about him, ard he evil
dently left the city with considerable
filthy lucre slowed away.
When the train pulled in from the
north a flying switch was attempted, but
one Of the passenger coaches ran into a
freight, car which failed to make the
switch Not hing aside from slightly
damaging the end of the coach hap
pened.
One stranger was heard to make the
remark: II like to see city like this,
built up with brick" He was surprised
to notice so many brick buildings adorn
ur streets.
Five loaded teams from Delaware town
ship we're coun ted as they came in early.
This was a good showing for Delaware.
In fact, farmers from all over the county
we re noticed on the streets.
This being prohibition city, mineral
water and pop we're the only delicacies
ind ulged in on this day. But there was
cons iderable of that consumed.
The Damon Division Band, of Sioux
Falls. is a splendid organization Of thirteen
members, with Prof. S. Lewis as:eader
There are very few bands in South Dakota
that can down the Damon division.
The Sanborn band is one of northwest
Iowas best, and take back seat for no
The boys play with beauty
and finish, under the able instruction OF
Prof. J. E. Drake. The boys report
good time while here. Come again.
The I'd Regiment Band needs no
praise, except that which has been given
it from time to time Suffice to say the
boys gave the entire satisfaction they al
ways give on such occasions, and will al
ways be pointed to with pride by mus ic-
loving people.
Over $50 visitors came down from
Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Press: The Sioux Falls
orchestra, which furnished music for the
Odd Fellows dance at Canton Tuesday
night, arrived yesterday noon. They re.
port a royal reception on the part of the
Canton people.
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Nothing can compare with the fury Of
one Of our blizzards. 1t saps ones
breath, infames the eyes and roars in
your ears until you think your head will
surely split. The flying snow which
pelts you in the face stings like SO many
needles, and nearly drives you mad with
pain. Your legs grow weak, nausea
adds to your misery, and, finally, when
life ceases to be worth battling for, you
fall to the ground and slowly freeze to
death. Chicago Herald.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
FOretOld by the Ants.

Some months ago the natives of a GER
tain district in Australia predicted the
approach Of floods and left their low
lying villages for the higher country.
The floods came several weeks later, and
the natives said that their information
had been gathered from the ants, which
had built their nests in the trees, instead
of, as usual, on the ground Chicago
Herald.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
High Priced PIGEONS.

An eastern zoologist recently paid $500
for four crowned pigeons. They are Of
delicate steel-blue color; are almost as
large as turkeys, and the crest is COM
posed of row of gray feathers standing
upright. Chicago Times.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Terms of subscription.
The Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken paper regularly
from the postotfce, whether directed to him not
or whether he has subscribed not, is RESPONSE
Bile for the payment.
The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers periodicals from the postoflce,
removing and leaving it uncalled for is prima
facie evidence Of Intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper discontinued, he
he must pay all arrearages or the publishers may
continue to send it until payment is made and COL
lect the whole amount, whether the paper is taken
from the Off ice or not.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Tramns in Germany.

Germany seems to have larger share
of the tramp creation than this country.
In the spring thousands and thousands
wander about the country refusing work
and living on the scraps thrown them by
the thrifty Teuton, while in winter they
form four-fifths of the population Of
jails, poor houses and hospitals.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
H;S T;tfJn -TnLa

Mrs. Sardonicus-I see here in the
paper that the Irish children have to 60
ha1cfooted in the winter. I think that's
dreadful, don't you?
Sardonicus-Why, not very. I go
barefooted at least a third of the time
myself.
Mrs. Sardonicus-I just wish you'd
tell me when you ever went barefooted
in the winter time?
Sardonicus-Why, I go barefooted O
nights"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
G1adstone's Birthday Gifts.

Mr.. Gladstone s birthday gifts included,
among other things, red kerchief for
his neck, at least dozen bottles of his
favorite jam, one mutton and three
mince pies, and a box Of pills, the last
named from the husband of the woman
who forwarded the mince pie.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28

Adrertisers are requested to consider the
tuct that The Advocate has the largest
circulation in this legislative district.
This is undisputed, and aoe defy COM
parison. We also haze the largest Daho-
ta circulation IN Lyon and ,Si;our conn.,
ties, Iouu. These are solid facts, and ne
invite challenge.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28
Of the insurance laws aforesaid,

requirements Of the insurance laws Aforesaid,
Now, Therefore, I, JAMES A. WARD, auditor Of
the territory OF Dakota pursuant 10 the provisions
Of said laws, do hereby certify that ths above
named company IL fully empowered through its
authorized agents. to transact its appropriate busi
ness OF Life Insurance. In this territory according
10 the isws thereof until the 3lst day Of December,
A, d. eighteen hundred and eightseven.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and seal at Bismarck, this
I5eal] 9th day April, A. D. 1887.
JAMES A. WARD,
Auditor.
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followed by the anniversary ceremonies.
The anniversary address was rendered in
pleasing manner by the Hon. j. j. Nc
Intyre, of Hurley lodge No. Is. During
the ceremonies the Sanborn band rem
dered some fine selections. which were
heartily responded to.
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After the parade Bedford Hall was o.
cupied by the Odd Fellows and visitors,
where the formal address Of welcome was
made by N. G. Nash. The response on
behalf Of the visiting brethrens was given
BY W. Y. Quiglcy, Of the Parker lodge,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-04-28

VIII RIsKbs
Gross amount Of risks taken du-
ring the year 1885
Gross amount OF risks taken In,
the territory Of Dakota during
the year 1886
Whole amount Of risks outstand,.
ing
Whole amount Of losses incurred
during the year 1885, including
those claimed and not yet due
Whole amount Of losses incurred
during the year 1885, including
those claimed and not yet due,
in the territory Of Dakots
Number of agents In the territory
OF Dakota, So
6tata NJ PennsvlvaniA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-12
CoMsTOCK SURPRISING FINE ART

He Arrests M. Kasedler for Selling Photo.
graphs Of Paris salon Pictures.
Anthony Comstock and two OF his agents
went to the art store OF NJ. Herman Knoedler
d Co., at Fifth avenue and Twenty-second
street, yesterday and asked to look at photo
graphs Of some Of the famous pictures OF the
Paris Salon.
The pictures are published In Paris by Goupil
4 Co., OF whom Knoedler 4 Co.. are the New
York agents. In them are many Photographic
copies Of the works OF artists Of acknowledged
standing in the world Of art.
Mr.. Comstock selected a picture Of a nymph
or two aud some studies OF nude figure, and
then siSnalled TO his officer who was in hiding
near BY: Mr.. Edmond Knoedler and George
rants issued by Justice Kilbreth in the Court
oil special Sessions. and charged Mr.. Knoedler
with selling obscene pictures.
A large mum Der Of photographs were seized
by Constock and his agents despite MIR.
Knoedlers hapless attempt explain to Com
stock the recoRpized artistic values Of tho
Thirtieth street police station in q carriage.
where he gave ball Tor his appearance in the
Police Court this morning.
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The Leader, which was originally the
organ OF the labor organizations. but which
recently became the mouthpiece of the Social
lists suspended publication yesterday. The
editor wrote about the event thus: ION the
day and at tho hour when free speech is muir
dered by the capitalistic class the Leader Is
killed by the indifference Of the workingmen."
Further on the editorial says that the sus-
pension will be temporary. and that when the
paper is again issued 1t will be able to COM
pete in technical efficiency with the vile sheets
q the class which SANDERS labor and murders
liberty" just how this Is to be accomplished
Editor Shevitch and the stockholders did not
indicate, CORTLAND Palmer was mentioned as
9. probable hacker Of the regenerated paper
He Supported John swinton In his campaign
ting financial support will be through an ap-
peal 70 labor organ izations all, over the coun-
try. The stockholders have been invited to
meet next Monday and formulate n I plan o.
secret meeting last night, They said they did
not care TO tell what they did There will be
probably, as many Of tie stoeAhoIders Arc
Leader attacked bitterly during the campaign.
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ANARCHISTS MEET IN NEWARK.
Tho Police Attend and Let Them Alone
Saloons DraPed.

Saloons Draped.
Several saloons in Newark were draped in
mourning yesterday, and In one instance the
black muslin on the door posts was interviewer
with blood-red cambria. This was at Edward
Willms saloon. at % Mercer street, where the
few Anarchists in Newark hold their meetings,
and where they are supposed to drill and plot
all kinds Of mischief. The front door was
lorked yesterday when Bun reporter paid the
place a visit. but the Sunday door in the ad-
sn sK at abes
leaning against the bar and drinking beer.
They said they knew nothing OF any arrange
saloon in which Herr Most Is sad to have hid
john Bsstans saioo ts . at lls Springfield ave-
nue. was also drapssd in black bu. the door
serving beer to q crowd. She said her husband
was at Union Park. making arrangements to
mr. she es of the ssid
the Anarchists permitted ut the meeting, and
Of providing place in which Paul Grottkau Of
hMilwaaEss could beyer his address Labor
II they try to talk Anarchy or express sym
patty for the men who were hanged to-day I
will shut on the gas and call In the police"
s saas no r me satz IN manner whoh
Efforts wero made by Anarchists to hire halls
In various parts OF Newark, but they met with
no success.
About a hundred Anarchists marched to
Union Park Hall in the evening with a. red
then went to Raus's Hall in Prince street and
held meeting there John Bastian presided
with his wife at his side, on the stage. Pani
In which he condemned the authorities Tor
hanging the Anarchists and arraiEned the no.
Captains Corbiit and Glor were present with a
number OF detectives. but they saw nothing to
find fault with In the meeting.
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JOTTINGs ABOUT TOWN

The Cooper Union class In oraiory and debate will be
resumed on Saturday evening Nov. H. At o'clock In
the large meeting room on the nrst noor
Tho International Society Of Hotel Employees In
America founded At 1eneya switzerland In lsI7 TO!
Its certificate OF incorporation
Yesterday the third and las day Of the ehryAau.
themum show At the MAponc Temple The mAnARsTs
the attendance has been considerably In Of
that ut previous shows
RyddSeefs reports 2H3 failures In tho United siAtes
during the week. against 9Ul for the preceding
week and M l55 8, and 40 In the corrtapond lnK
weeks Of 1885, 1885. 1874 and lss5. respectively.
The case of exandsr Sweeney indicted for the muir.
der Of Waterman John Harmon, on April 7, 1885 was
yesterday removed the Court Of Oyer and rsrminer
was hanged on May d 1857
Or. m s%s q Seo 81 he rsiTS ASsnus E.,
road Company TO the Farmer Loan and Trust Com.
pany. securing the per cent, 5O.ysar siiO0 gold
bonds The mortgage covers the whole road and all
branches
Judge Donohne has granted an absolute divorce to
Walter L. ByLni from Inttis y Byrnd and 10 Sophie
France from Williamc France Jr, ny Judge Andrews
Henry " Hartmann from Josephine Hartmann by
Judge Barrett, Augusta NJ. slocker froia frederick
Stocksr.
The free saturday morning lectures Al Columbia Col
leGo will begin to-day. IweAty ex lectures have been
arrange % continue an Nay "a Thi. peFninEs LEG
.Hss w b e. .Issnca nAaasrA. ~ W arssnsl
"kIsaeA HeA1A" Asa ~heg Ss4 AailS SllsS